In downtown Seattle, a group of pro-Palestinian protesters has caused significant disruption by shutting down the I-5 highway for over 90 minutes. The blockade has resulted in considerable traffic delays and ripple effects throughout the city, with vehicles, including an ambulance, caught in the standstill near the Olive Way exit in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Despite police presence and warnings, the protesters have continued their demonstration, which has been described by some as antisemitic and indicative of how progressive movements operate in the region. The protest, supported by thousands on an overpass and observed by the Washington State Patrol, has been allowed to persist, with law enforcement opting to redirect traffic rather than remove the protesters. This incident, part of the Jan. 6 direct action, reflects the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and raises questions about the effectiveness of such tactics in garnering public support.
Seattle — Far-left pro-Palestine protesters brought traffic to a halt throughout downtown and on the state highway for their Jan. 6 direct action. https://t.co/zC9q0OefPe
Seattle — The highway remains shut down as far-left pro-Palestine protesters continue to stop traffic in downtown at the Jan. 6 direct action. Video by @jasonrantz: https://t.co/mwyKGZ5v48
Seattle — The highway remains shut down as far-left pro-Palestine protesters continue to stop traffic in downtown. Video by @jasonrantz: https://t.co/mwyKGZ5v48
Seattle — Far-left pro-Palestine protesters brought traffic to a halt throughout downtown. https://t.co/zC9q0OefPe
LAWLESS SEATTLE: It's a total takeover! This is all happening near the Olive Way exit in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. FAR-LEFT activists and pro-Palestine protesters have been on I-5 now for nearly two hours. Washington State Patrol is on the scene. But it's unclear when… https://t.co/Z03KneLEKC
This is what happens when you live in a city that won’t let the police work. Pro-Palestine protestors have SHUTDOWN the I-5 in downtown Seattle. https://t.co/49fRaw0qBA
Police has allowed anti-Israel protesters to shut down i5 highway in Seattle for more than 90 minutes. Officers are redirecting traffic instead of removing protesters illegally blockading highway. https://t.co/az4m2rSmfq
This hour in Seattle: anti-Israel protesters blocking Interstate-5, with ripple effects throughout the city. https://t.co/uAb37Qavbn
For over 90 minutes, the I-5 Highway has been blocked and shut down in Seattle. Police are redirecting traffic instead of arresting the pro-Palestine protestors. https://t.co/FTOAjeHkfy
🚨#BREAKING: Hundreds of Pro-Palestine Protesters Bring the I-5 Highway to a complete Standstill, Blocking All Traffic 📌#Seattle | #Washington Currently, Hundreds of Pro Palestine protesters and other activists are currently and occupying the I-5 Highway in downtown Seattle… https://t.co/Zb6FRKzEmX
HAPPENING NOW: I-5 in Seattle is blocked by dozens of Palestine solidarity protesters, supported by thousands on the overpass above. https://t.co/FWSFSUq8VD
Breaking: Seattle — Pro-Palestine protesters have taken to the highway to shut down traffic. In 2020, BLM militants tried shutting down a freeway in Seattle, leading to several being hit by a black immigrant driver. The protesters are suing that driver. https://t.co/j6Oe0yBIAk
🚨PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTERS HAVE SHUT DOWN THE I-5 IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE https://t.co/VO8FYtYF7Z
Anti-Israel protesters have gathered on the I-5 in downtown Seattle and have completely blocked all traffic. They seem believe that such actions will increase the support for Hamas among the general public in the U.S. Via @jasonrantz and @CollinRugg https://t.co/XnSnMd3sgT
Seattle - pro Palestinian agitators blocking a major freeway right now, causing a traffic standstill. Note the ambulance with its light on unable to get by. Get your city under control @MayorofSeattle https://t.co/KFMA5tP5qP
JUST IN: Pro-Palestine protesters have completely shut down the I-5 in downtown Seattle causing people to get out of their cars on the freeway. These people are doing way more to hurt their cause than help it. According to reports on the ground, police are threatening to… https://t.co/Ry3zQtl93G
Despite warnings from police, the antisemitic protesters remain on I-5 north in downtown Seattle. They’re being allowed to disrupt traffic because in Washington and Seattle, progressive movements can do whatever they want. https://t.co/OkTY3WAArF
Pro-Palestinian protesters have shutdown the I-5 highway in Seattle. https://t.co/uSAeD9M0SJ
SEATTLE: Pro-Palestinian protesters form blockade on the i5 highway, cause significant traffic delays https://t.co/PADakp0Dbt